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Jewelry Boxes For Sale
Agresti Arco Small Armored Chest
Agresti Arco Small Armored Chest

Agresti Arco Small Armored Chest

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished white bird’s eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pull out necklace...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Pillbox round fire enamel hand painted landscape miniature Salimbeni
Pillbox round fire enamel hand painted landscape miniature Salimbeni

Pillbox round fire enamel hand painted landscape miniature Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamel and landscape miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli in Art Nouveau style. Dimensions diameter c...

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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Temp Unico Rosso Watch Winder in Oak Smoke Grey
Temp Unico Rosso Watch Winder in Oak Smoke Grey

Temp Unico Rosso Watch Winder in Oak Smoke Grey

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Winder for automatic watch in smoke grey oak. Red leather lining, swiss-made mechanics with touch power, battery operated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box
1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box

1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1933 Victorian style Folk Art soap box / keepsake box composed of an oval wooden lid and box in original green paint. Intricate wood-burning detail present (reminiscent of leather ha...

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1930s American Victorian Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk
Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk

Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Jewelry box, in relief silver in the shape of a velvety chest and gold on the inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 65.28 grams. D...

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20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Leather Upholstered Jewellery Box Attributable to Peter Church for Fontana Art
Leather Upholstered Jewellery Box Attributable to Peter Church for Fontana Art

Leather Upholstered Jewellery Box Attributable to Peter Church for Fontana Art

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Catania, IT

Magnificent rectangular shaped wooden jewellery box covered with leather, topped by a Nile green glass plate that gives perfect visibility from the outside to the inside of the box. ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Large Oval Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity/Jewelry Box
Large Oval Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity/Jewelry Box

Large Oval Hand Painted Porcelain Vanity/Jewelry Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a large oval hand painted porcelain vanity box. It depicts a scene of two Victorian young ladies in a garden. One of the ladies is seated in the green grass observing the other ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

English Art Deco Silver Box
English Art Deco Silver Box

English Art Deco Silver Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Art Deco sterling silver rectangular box with fluted design and 14 caret geometric trimmed design on sides with initials: ATC on top.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Commode Jewelry Box Chest Miniature French Louis XV Style
Vintage Italian Commode Jewelry Box Chest Miniature French Louis XV Style

Vintage Italian Commode Jewelry Box Chest Miniature French Louis XV Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Miniature French Louis XV Style Italian Commode Jewelry Chest. Item features a distressed finish, 2 drawers, nicely carved cabriole legs, lightly carved floral and scrollwork...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian 800/1000 Silver Jewelry box
20th Century Italian 800/1000 Silver Jewelry box

20th Century Italian 800/1000 Silver Jewelry box

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

The jewelry box is shiny with a hinged opening and resembles a trunk. Bands made with the casting technique and decorated with floral motifs have been welded onto the body and lid of...

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1990s Italian Other Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Jewelry Box With Drawer
Large Jewelry Box With Drawer

Large Jewelry Box With Drawer

Located in Gray, ME

Handcrafted Cherry Jewelry Box with Drawer by David Klenk Meticulously handcrafted in West Gray, Maine by artisan David Klenk, this elegant jewelry box combines traditional craftsma...

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2010s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rosewood jewelry box in the shape of a chest of drawers with silver fittings
Rosewood jewelry box in the shape of a chest of drawers with silver fittings

Rosewood jewelry box in the shape of a chest of drawers with silver fittings

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rosewood jewelry box in the shape of a chest of drawers with silver applications, raised legs and functional drawers. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II...

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19th Century European Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock
Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock

Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid, lock, and red velvet-lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 800.14 gram...

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20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel chest in polished ebony. The two side doors close, by key, the five drawers. And on the side you have two necklace bars. The drawers are organized to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century

Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century" 6 cups each inside, perfect condition. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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20th Century Chinese Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

A little glass jewelry box
A little glass jewelry box

A little glass jewelry box

Located in London, GB

A little glass jewelry box with hand hammered ship to the copper lid.

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1950s English Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

Agresti Rollo Tube Travel Case for 5 Watches
Agresti Rollo Tube Travel Case for 5 Watches

Agresti Rollo Tube Travel Case for 5 Watches

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Travel roll for 4 watches. Capacity for up to 4 watches on the adjustable roll. Available in three finishing options, see information below for details. Brown: Brown leather and mat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bobby Reed Falwell American Studio Sculpted Jewelry Box in Walnut, 1970s
Bobby Reed Falwell American Studio Sculpted Jewelry Box in Walnut, 1970s

Bobby Reed Falwell American Studio Sculpted Jewelry Box in Walnut, 1970s

By Bobby Falwell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Highly sculptural, oval-shaped box with a pair of yin-yang lids that rotate at opposing points, executed in walnut by Bobby Reed Falwell. Falwell earned his master's degree in sculpt...

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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Leopard Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Slindelo Mazibuko, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Introducing the Leo Jewelry Box, a charming ceramic piece that...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Boy on Basket Box
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Boy on Basket Box

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Boy on Basket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a vanity or console with this whimsical ceramic box. Crafted in France circa 1950, the piece depicts a young boy reclining in a relaxed pose atop a woven-basket–style base, ...

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Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Tortoise Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Embracing the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, the "Tortoise Je...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Agresti Tempo Unico Watch Winder
Agresti Tempo Unico Watch Winder

Agresti Tempo Unico Watch Winder

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Watch winder for automatic watch. Leather lined. Winder made in Switzerland, battery operated. Available in polished red briar, polished ebony, or polishe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Venetian Arte Povera Jewelry Box
18th Century Venetian Arte Povera Jewelry Box

18th Century Venetian Arte Povera Jewelry Box

Located in Brecht, BE

This is a true collectors item, arte povera at its best, jewelry box made in the 18th century in Venice, Italy.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather
Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather

Cuscino Rosso Watch Case Black Leather

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Travel leather watch case with polished red briar sides. It contains 1 watch in the adjustable leather support.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ceramic Stash Jar by Raymor
Ceramic Stash Jar by Raymor

Ceramic Stash Jar by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic hand painted ceramic stash jar by Raymor. Underside reads "Raymor Italy". Incredible detail and coloring technique with an eye catching multicolore...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Silver jewelry box with raised florals and antique-lady card, keyed lid
Silver jewelry box with raised florals and antique-lady card, keyed lid

Silver jewelry box with raised florals and antique-lady card, keyed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a card with an antique lady, hinged lid with key. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Wei...

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20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Tiger Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sbusiso & Motsamayi The Tiger Jewelry Box is a remarkable piece of ceramic art that bea...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Cheetah And Bird Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Cheetah And Bird Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Cheetah And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Cheetah Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sli Mazibuko and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Introduce a touch of South African elegance to your home with the enchanting Cheetah Jewelry Box, a ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Italian Horn Marquetry Brass Trunk Box, 1960
Midcentury Italian Horn Marquetry Brass Trunk Box, 1960

Midcentury Italian Horn Marquetry Brass Trunk Box, 1960

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful midcentury decorative trunk box made in Italy in the 1960s. This large jewellery or make-up box is covered in Horn tessellated pieces, with brass f...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Iron Strongbox on Stand as a Table with Key
Late 19th Century English Iron Strongbox on Stand as a Table with Key

Late 19th Century English Iron Strongbox on Stand as a Table with Key

Located in Richmond, VA

Late 19th century English iron strongbox mounted on a stand as a side table with original key. Crane foundries.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Jewelry Box, Red Lacquer, Circa 1900-1940
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Jewelry Box, Red Lacquer, Circa 1900-1940

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Jewelry Box, Red Lacquer, Circa 1900-1940

Located in Pomona, CA

Antique Chinese decorated Jewelry/fruit box. Beautiful decorated Chinoiserie box used to serve fruits and special treats or store Jewelry and valuable things. Hand painting over red ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Chameleon  Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Chameleon  Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Chameleon Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Presenting the delightful "Succulent, Chameleon Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic art from South Africa, brought to life in 2024 by the creative talents of Motsamai Sello ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920
Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920

Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A fine French leather jewellery/ writing case by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1920s, red morocco, gilt escutcheons and fittings, the interior fitted with a writing case in the lid, f...

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1920s French Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ceramic  Monkey Jewelry  Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic  Monkey Jewelry  Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

This ceramic monkey box is a unique and whimsical creation handcrafted in South Africa. Its clever design features a removable lid that forms half of the mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury
Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work smoothly.

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1950s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bog Wood

Dean Santner Heart Form Jewelry Box
Dean Santner Heart Form Jewelry Box

Dean Santner Heart Form Jewelry Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dean Santner design heart shape jewelry box, signed. Highly skilled studio artisan that hand made beautiful and functional daily objects. In very good original condition.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Ceramic Protea And Hoopoe Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Protea And Hoopoe Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Protea And Hoopoe Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Protea Hoopoe Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Sabelo Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Introducing the Protea Hoopoe Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic p...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Sable Ceramic Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Sable Ceramic Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Sable Ceramic Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Sable Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sabelo and Sculpted by Sbusiso Discover the enchanting beauty of the Sable Jewelry Box, a remarkable piece of decorative art crafted by Love Art Cer...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail
Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail

Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet
Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest with coin applications, engraved plant motifs, interior lined in blue velvet, tilting clasps and resting on four cut-out feet....

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20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Polished White Jewel Chest in Birdseye Maple, Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished White Jewel Chest in Birdseye Maple, Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished White Jewel Chest in Birdseye Maple, Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Shiny white bird’s-eye maple shiny jewel chest with 24-karat pink gold-plated hardware. Two necklace bars. The two doors lock the whole chest.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Ceramic Protea With Bird Jewelry Box   , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Protea With Bird Jewelry Box   , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Protea With Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Protea, Hoopoe Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Protea, Hoopoe Jewelry Box is a stunning work of ceramic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Jewelry box, in embossed silver with bows, garlands and friezes on the edge
Jewelry box, in embossed silver with bows, garlands and friezes on the edge

Jewelry box, in embossed silver with bows, garlands and friezes on the edge

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Jewelry box, in embossed silver with bows, garlands and friezes around the frame with a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 227.96 gr...

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19th Century European Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Jewelry box, in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding the card
Jewelry box, in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding the card

Jewelry box, in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding the card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Jewelry box, in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding a cartouche, resting on four ball-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. ...

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19th Century European Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box
A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box

A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Probably Sumatra, Padang, 18th century H. 8.4 x W. 22.5 x D. 15.3 cm Weight 1700 grams Due to the form of this box, together with the date, the most likely place of production of t...

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18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Iridescent Pearl Crystal Bowl, Brass and Gold 24 Kt by Ghirò Studio
Contemporary Iridescent Pearl Crystal Bowl, Brass and Gold 24 Kt by Ghirò Studio

Contemporary Iridescent Pearl Crystal Bowl, Brass and Gold 24 Kt by Ghirò Studio

By Ghirò Studio

Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano

2021 Collection of covered bowls by Ghirò Studio. This covered bowl is one of a kind. The material used and the artisanal and artistic workmanship make it unrepeatable. In fact, two...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

Omega Watch Box
Omega Watch Box

Omega Watch Box

By Omega

Located in Braintree, GB

Omega Watch Box. Period: Mid to late 20th century Material: Red leather exterior with cream satin and red velvet-lined interior Purpose: Designed for...

Category

1970s European Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Reynolds Angels - Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box - London 1889
Reynolds Angels - Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box - London 1889

Reynolds Angels - Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box - London 1889

By John Newton Mappin

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1889 by John Newton Mappin, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features swirled and sunken fluted decoration, and a representat...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three Modern Organic Form Wood Studio Jewelry Boxes  With Royal Blue Interiors
Three Modern Organic Form Wood Studio Jewelry Boxes  With Royal Blue Interiors

Three Modern Organic Form Wood Studio Jewelry Boxes With Royal Blue Interiors

Located in Morristown, NJ

21st c., three artisan crafted small organic form jewelry boxes. One is a Rewarewa wood box with pine handle. The second is in Elm with am Elm handle. The smaller box is made of Australian Red Cedar with Kauri drawer front, unmarked. The two larger boxes are stamped on the underside with maker's mark "G" with image of a bee. All three boxes have compartments lined in a royal blue felt. These boxes are very tactile and have smooth organic shapes. Together they form a lovely grouping. To our mind, the small box looks like an abstract elephant...

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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Antique and Vintage Jewelry Boxes for Sale: Shop Chanel Jewelry Boxes, Mid-Century Jewelry Boxes and Other Jewelry Boxes on 1stDibs

If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique or vintage jewelry box. This simple item was born from a simple need. It offers jewelry lovers a place to store their most cherished treasures. The idea behind a good jewelry box is that precious items deserve a place of honor.

It’s no surprise, then, that jewelry boxes (also called jewelry caskets or trinket boxes) have existed for as long as we’ve worn jewelry. It’s among the most popular decorative boxes we have in our homes, and we can find early versions that date at least as far back as Ancient Egypt. All Egyptians adorned themselves with necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories, and the era’s jewelry boxes resembled small treasure chests. Later, fine jewelry became cost prohibitive and the only people with jewelry boxes were those who could afford jewelry.

Following the Industrial Revolution, jewelry was no longer made by hand. Mass production and the demand of the growing middle class rendered jewelry more accessible. Jewelry of the Romantic period, which refers to early Victorian jewelry, is reflective of these economic shifts. Jewelry from this time tends to be feminine and ornate, and embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. Naturally, it was stored in elaborate, decorative Victorian-era jewelry boxes that were sometimes crafted from hand-painted porcelain or sterling silver.

Nowadays, jewelry boxes do more than keep jewelry safe and organized. They’re popular collector’s items that have become as treasured as the contents themselves.

Designer jewelry boxesChanel jewelry boxes, Hermès jewelry boxes and others created by celebrated fashion labels — are widely sought by jewelry lovers who covet a chic case for their jewelry essentials. An eye-catching vintage jewelry box, which is at least 20 but less than 100 years old, is a valuable decorative object, a sign of luxury and elegance that adds character and texture to any bedroom. Some jewelry boxes are even embellished with a few jewels of their own.

If you’re not tucking your jewelry into a drawer or shallow tray atop your vanity, perhaps an Art Deco trinket box with charming brass hardware or a sculptural, hand-carved rosewood mid-century modern jewelry box lined with linen and velvet will do?

Today’s jewelry boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes and are made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials. Give your cherished jewelry the good home it deserves — find an extensive collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.